NEW

Private Lessons  

The Spinning Room will now resume private lessons with all the usual (and standard) precautions of these current times.  Our first preference for private lessons is to try to do it virtually and contact free. This might be any combination of phone, ZOOM or email. If these approaches are not suitable, the following ‘in-person’ rules apply, with intent to be consistent with the NYS and CDC guidelines.

Expected actions in our current new normal:
  • PLEASE do not request an in-person appointment if you (or family) are experiencing COVID symptoms.  See list of known CDC symptoms: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
  • Plan for and utilize all usual self precautions: mask or other face covering and hand sanitizing upon entry and exit at shop. 
  • Plan for a time when the shop is closed, with no other customers in the shop.
  • Private lessons are available with several different teachers. Call or email the shop and we will find the right teacher for your specific requirements.​

​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  info@spinningroom.net.  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.

Classes

We will start offering classes either virtually through ZOOM or in-person again. This will be indicated in the class listing. To keep students and teachers safe, in-person classes will take place under the following conditions:
  • Limited number of participants (4 students + 1 teacher).
  • No longer than 2 hour long class sessions.
  • Classes will be scheduled outside our regular shop hours.
  • No other activities will go on during any class session.
  • No customer shopping may be done during a class, so participants need to have all their materials with them prior to the session.
  • All participants (including teacher) must sign in, use hand sanitizer, upon arrival and before being seated at a table and will sanitize at the end of session before they leave.
  • All have to wear masks during the entire class.
  • Temperature check will be established upon entrance when sessions are longer than 1 hour. 
  • Any one that has been in the shop and tested positive for Covid-19 should contact the shop personnel immediately.
  • Class fee must be paid at registration to secure your spot in class.

                             With much needed precautions, we all will get through these difficult times with one stitch at a time.   

                                       STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE!

                                                                                                  Your Spinning Room Team

September Classes

Spring Flower Brioche Cowl                                                      In-Person Class AND/OR ZOOM

WHEN:    In Shop    Thursday 5:30-7:30pm,  Sep 17 & Oct 1
       via Zoom see      Wednesdays  6-8pm October 7  & 21 
INSTRUCTOR:  Lisa Bates
FEE:  $40
Learn to work Brioche in the round with this beautiful cowl. It features little flowers throughout. While it looks difficult, once you know the brioche technique, it is a fun way to create items with great results. Select high contrasting yarns and larger than normal needles than you would expect for that weight yarn. With a worsted weight, you will work less repeats. 

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Sample used 164 yds of 2 colors of DK weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn can be used. 
Pattern: Winter Flowers Cowl by Molly Conroy is a Free pattern available on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room.
Needles: For DK size 8/ 24” needle.  
                  For Worsted size 10 or 10.5 / 24” circular needle.

HOMEWORK:  Select Yarn & needles.  While you may print the pattern for yourself, a simpler version will be handed out in class to reference that is not 10 pages!

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable working knits & purls in the round.

Night Shift                                                                        This class is full, a new class is scheduled for 10/13

WHEN:           Tuesdays,      September 15 & 29,        6-7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering
FEE:  $30
As the cooler days arrive this is the perfect time to make this large seamless shawl to wrap yourself in or give as a gift.  It is a relaxing knit for TV watching that results in a sensational eye catching shawl with a knit I-cord border that is knit as you make the shawl. It is suitable for advanced beginners and those wanting to add new skills.

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: 900 yds. of any worsted weight yarn. The shop sample was made with 1 skein each of Akari ( 528 yds), Ito (437 yds) and Silk Garden (109 yds). If using 2 colors only they should be min. 450 yds each. 
Pattern: Nightshift by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room.
Needles: Size US #8/32”-40” circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl increases in size.

HOMEWORK:  We are going to start together with a swatch, so, please bring 2 small contrasting scrap balls and your needles to the first session. Purchase the pattern Nightshift by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry  (this can be done through the shop).

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable working knitting and purling.

October Classes

Crochet Flowers & Leaves                                                 YouTube Class (see below)

WHEN:       The YouTube videos can be purchased between
​                            September 28th thru November 25th
INSTRUCTOR:  Walter Fosdick       
FEE:  $35
​This class is designed to teach students how to crochet a series of flowers (12) and leaves (6) which can be applied to many items such as the wreath pictured, a hair clip, or sewn onto a garment for a nice embellishment. Flowers can also be tailored for seasonal looks as the student wishes.  
This class will be given over a series of 7 YouTube videos with accompanying documents (which can be printed at the Spinning Room). The instructor will also list his e-mail address if questions come up. The registration period for this class will be open from September 28th thru November 25th. (upon payment, the student will receive the appropriate links and can access this class at their leisure indefinitely.)

Note: Once paid for, this class cannot be returned. 

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Sturdy DK cotton yarn (instructor used Cascade Ultra Pima (100% cotton) in a variety of colors green, pink, yellow, brown, yellow, and teal. Patterns: provided in electronic format. 
Hook: size B (2.25 mm), yarn needle

SKILL LEVEL: This class is appropriate for advanced beginners.

Coastal Highway                                                                                        VIRTUAL ZOOM CLASS

WHEN:       Saturdays,   October 3, 17 & 24     12 - 1 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Heike Geisler         
FEE:  $30
​An enjoyable and exciting knit. ‘ The wrap begins as a triangular shawl, working its way outward until you reach the proper stitch count. From there, simple slip-stitch mosaic patterning gradually introduces pops of color. Predictable diamond lace highlights the beauty of each new color, while carefree garter stitch is worked between patterning to get to the next colorful change in scenery.’

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Approximately 133 yards each of the 6 Contrast Colors and
660 yards of the Main Color in fingering weight yarn. 
Pattern: The pattern Coastal Highway can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop.
Needles: 32”US #6 circular needle. Stitch markers of different colors.

HOMEWORK:  ​Get pattern and yarn before the day of the class.

SKILL LEVEL: Students MUST be comfortable knitting and purling. Some lace experience is helpful.

Spring Flower Brioche Cowl                                                                    Virtual ZOOM Class

WHEN:   via Zoom   Wednesdays,  October 7  & 21,    6-8pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Lisa Bates
FEE:  $40
Learn to work Brioche in the round with this beautiful cowl. It features little flowers throughout. While it looks difficult, once you know the brioche technique, it is a fun way to create items with great results. Select high contrasting yarns and larger than normal needles than you would expect for that weight yarn. With a worsted weight, you will work less repeats. 

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Sample used 164 yds of 2 colors of DK weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn can be used. 
Pattern: Winter Flowers Cowl by Molly Conroy is a Free pattern available on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room.
Needles: For DK size 8/ 24” needle.  
                  For Worsted size 10 or 10.5 / 24” circular needle.

HOMEWORK:  Select Yarn & needles.  While you may print the pattern for yourself, a simpler version will be handed out in class to reference that is not 10 pages!

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable working knits & purls in the round.

  Knitting 101  ​                                                                                                      In-Person Class

WHEN:     Thursdays,  October,      8, 15, & 22      6:00 - 7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Barbera
FEE:  $45

Learn to knit for the first time or dust off your skills from years ago. We will cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Class discussion will also include types of yarn, reading a pattern and fixing those pesky, inevitable mistakes. Class projects include but are not limited to cotton dishcloths. Every effort will be made to accommodate the interests of the students.

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn
Needles: size 7, 8 OR 9, 10: straight needles.
Yarn must be selected prior to first class. No purchases during class time.

HOMEWORK: None
​
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner 

Night Shift                                                                                                      In-Person Class

WHEN:           Tuesdays,      October 13
​                                                   & November 10        6-7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering
FEE:  $30
As the cooler days arrive this is the perfect time to make this large seamless shawl to wrap yourself in or give as a gift.  It is a relaxing knit for TV watching that results in a sensational eye catching shawl with a knit I-cord border that is knit as you make the shawl. It is suitable for advanced beginners and those wanting to add new skills.

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: 900 yds. of any worsted weight yarn. The shop sample was made with 1 skein each of Akari ( 528 yds), Ito (437 yds) and Silk Garden (109 yds). If using 2 colors only they should be min. 450 yds each. 
Pattern: Nightshift by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room.
Needles: Size US #8/32”-40” circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl increases in size.

HOMEWORK:  We are going to start together with a swatch, so, please bring 2 small contrasting scrap balls and your needles to the first session. Purchase the pattern Nightshift by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry  (this can be done through the shop).

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable working knitting and purling.

10 Stitch Twist                                                                                                    In-Person Class

WHEN:                       Sunday,           October 25th,        12-3pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Barbera
FEE:  $20
Does a 10stitch row sound like fun? Here’s a project for you. It can be a blanket, a placement or a coaster. The yarn choices are endless.  The goal for the 3hour class is to complete the beginning circle and spiral out to
10 stitches. Only the wrap and turn short row method and simple join will be used in class.

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Yarn of choice and matching sized needles. The shop model was done with 20 skeins of 10 different color ways of Gina and 2, US #8 - 5” double pointed needles. Locking stitch marker.
Pattern: Ten-Stitch-Twist is a free pattern on Ravelry or you can get it at The Spinning Room.
Needles: 2 double pointed needles appropriate for your choice of yarn. 
​Locking stitch marker.

HOMEWORK:  Get the pattern and yarn before you come to class.
Take a look at Robin’s project page on Ravelry.

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable knitting and purling.

November Classes

Introduction to Wet Felting                                                             In-Person Class

WHEN:                Sunday,           November 1st,        12 - 2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak
FEE:  $40 (includes materials)

An introduction to the fiber art of Wet Felting will be presented.  This will be a “hands-on” class.  Students will be able to create a piece of flat felt, ranging from coasters, to a small table runner a place mat or small wall hanging OR an item felted around a small form such as a cell phone case, small tablet or other small electronic device. All you need besides wool roving is some, water, a little soap, & other items found in the home, and a bit of hand action. 

MATERIALS: 
Will be provided in class.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

Vitamin D Sweater                                                            In-Person Class

WHEN:                Tuesdays,     November 3 & 24,      6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering
FEE:  $40

Make a sweater that you can wear all seasons. This is a top-down sweater (DK/ sport wt. yarn) that you can wear inside or outside throughout the year. Join me to make the Vitamin D sweater with long or ¾ sleeves.  

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier (can purchase on Ravelry or in the shop). 
Yarn:@1100-1850 yds of sport/dk weight yarn. 
Needles:Size US #4/24-40” circular needles and US #3/24-40” circular needles, stitch markers, scrap yarn for sleeves.

HOMEWORK:  No Homework we will start together

SKILL LEVEL: This class is not for beginners, students needs to have some experience in both knit and purl stitches.